Tag: Florida Lighthouse Day

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Lantern Room open for tours

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
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■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is making history again at The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. Beginning November 1 thru April 30, BIPS will host climb tours to the top every...

Catch a view like no other on Saturday

April 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Catch a view of the entire island and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. On this one special day each year, visitors are invited to climb the...

Lighthouse Day to be celebrated at both lights this weekend

Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both lighthouses will be open to climb for a $5 donation, and there will be refreshments, children’s...

Come celebrate Lighthouse Day this Saturday

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
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■ STAFF REPORT Visitors to Gasparilla Island State Park will have the rare opportunity to tour the lamp room at the top of the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on April 16. The Barrier Island...